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Comfort Measures Class

Spring '24

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Comprehensive Childbirth Courses

Classes and Resources are available to existing OHMI clients at no cost (use code: OHMIclient).

Birth professionals are welcome to attend classes at 30% reduced fee (use code: birthprofessional).

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Our next In-Person class offering is:

Sunday, MAY 18, 2025 10:00 am-2:00 pm

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 "Comfort Measures for Labor" 

This class is essential for those seeking an unmedicated, no/low-intervention birth

Fee: $115.00 -Free for current OHMI Clients

 This is a 4-hour, In-Person Class

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Enrollment covers two people (the pregnant person and a designated support person), and includes a complimentary recording of our popular birth preparation class: Anatomy & Physiology, Holistic & Clinical Stages of Labor (sent in pre-class email)

This educational/In-Person/hands-on class covers everything you need to prepare for a natural, physiological, unmedicated labor and birth: Tools, Positions, Spinning Babies techniques, Affirmations, and More! Our comfort measures for birth class is appropriate regardless of where you intend to give birth (home or hospital), Please note, that pharmaceutical pain relief options are not covered in this class (a recording of that class can be purchased separately- see below). 

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  • Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Bring a sack lunch for a 30-minute food break. 

  • Wear comfortable clothing for light activity.  

  • Bring a yoga/exercise mat (or beach towel) and an exercise ball that fits your body, we have a few we can share if you do not have one. ​

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6-series Comprehensive Child Birth Education classes 

*** These comprehensive preparation classes are helpful for those wanting to be informed of ALL their options***

Fee: $240.00 for All CONTENT---plus free bonus material 

Our classes are offered to all OHMI Clients at no charge (code will be emailed to you at 12 weeks gestation).

Fee: $40 for an INDIVIDUAL COURSE email OHMIMidwives @gmail with a request for single classes.  

Self-Paced / Instant Access / Unlimited Listens

 

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After purchase, you will gain access to our online program. Receive instant access to individual class recordings (unlimited listens), slide decks (printable), and additional handouts and resources. You can advance through the classes at your own pace, starting with whichever class you want. The recorded content will range from one hour to 2.5 hrs each (depending on the class) for well over 18-20 hours of overall content! Please do not hesitate to reach out if it would be helpful to connect or ask questions. This original content may not be shared or sold in any capacity. The intellectual content is owned by Shelly Varelli Holistic Therapy & Birth Services. ©2022 Shelly Varelli Holistic Therapy & Birth Services.

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  • Anatomy & Physiology, Holistic & Clinical Stages of Labor 

  • Comfort Measures & Natural Pain Relief Options for Labor & BirthPostpartum Healing

  • Decision-Making, Informed Choice, Interventions, Pharmaceutical Pain Relief, and Birth Trends

  • Lactation & Infant Feeding Options

  • Normal Newborn Care 

  • Postpartum Healing

Bonus Content:

  • Bonus: Birth Plans/Birth Preferences

  • Bonus: Birth Settings & Providers

  • Bonus: Homebirth Prep Class

  • Bonus: Holistic Nutrition for Pregnancy​

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Homebirth Prep Class

What does it look like to birth at home? This class covers everything from supplies, your birth team, what you can expect from your midwives, safety, set up & clean up.

Anatomy & Physiology of Birth: 
Holistic and Clinical Stages of Labor.

In this class with go through everything you need to know to understand labor and birth!

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Postpartum Healing & Recovery 

This class covers the immediate postpartum period through 6 weeks and more!

Informed Decision Making, Intervention, and Birth Trends. 

Identify personal values and explore how they relate to standard protocols, evidence, and your options.

Lactation & Infant Feeding 

Understanding how your body makes milk, and explore ALL the options for feeding your baby.

At OHMI Midwives, we believe that preparation for childbirth is key to having a positive and empowering experience. Our childbirth education series is designed with your unique needs in mind, whether you are planning to give birth in the hospital, birth center, or at home, we provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Alternate Childbirth Education Options
Updated January 2025

Local in-person or Hybrid Class as a series: 

  • Free Monthly Childbirth Education classes at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library - Mott Branch will cover a rotating series of topics designed to help expectant individuals prepare for childbirth and new motherhood. —Participants are encouraged to attend multiple times in the three-month topic rotation as they progress toward birth. Solace Health and Wellness along with Community doulas will be on hand to connect with participants for more individualized needs. It is recommended that pregnant individuals bring a support person along with them. Support people do not need to register. 

    • 2025 Schedule: (Sa) January 25, (Sa) February 22, (Sa) March 22, (Sa) April 26 (Sa) May 24, (Sa) June 28

    • For more details and to register, visit  https://ow.ly/wAXV50UC4cl

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  • Janice Weaver with Peaceful Birthing (Southfield, Mi) -also available via Zoom, HypnoBirthing (The Mongan Method) & Childbirth Education, 5-week group class: $350 https://www.yourpeacefulbirthing.com/

  • Tree Town Doulas (Ann Arbor, Mi), 6-week comprehensive course: $350 http://www.treetowndoulas.com/childbirth-classes/

  • Ann Arbor Doulas (Ann Arbor, Mi), this series offers two evenings in a virtual setting and one full day of interactive in-person learning and activities (9 hours total): $275

 

Condensed 1-day, In-person Courses:

 

Private Class via Local, Zoom or In-person:

 

On-Demand, Self-Paced Classes:

 

Other Additional Class Options:

  • Spinning Babies, Parent Class: digital class available: $26.99,purchase link

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  • The Educated Birth, -pre recorded, self-paced classes to expand your support 

    • Intro to Trauma-Informed Care

    • Everything Placenta: The Amazing, Essential Organ for Pregnancy + Postpartum

    • Combatting Cisnormative Blind spots in Repro Health + Birth Care

    • Companioning through Childloss

    • Lactation + Hand Expression Before Birth

Our Midwifery practice was founded with the strong belief that every pregnancy deserves access to information, resources, and a well-rounded, diverse team of first-rate professionals -we pride ourselves on offering access to inclusive services within our home base office, while also offering warm referrals when needed.

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